Rhodiola Rosea - Anti-Stress, Energy - My Results

Rhodiola Rosea is a herbal adaptogen and one of the few supplements that's given me noticable benefits.

Plenty of studies on it showing reduced cortisol, improvements in mental well-being, and improvements in situations of physical and mental stress.

My Results:

-Reduced stress. Specifically, a dampened "fight-or-flight" response. Things still get to me emotionally and mentally - but my body doesn't get nearly as flooded with stress or physical panic. Subjectively, it just feels like there's less cortisol washing around in my system. Frequency and intensity of tension in my body is reduced, and I'm able to "breathe more freely".

-I recover more quickly from stressful situations. I "bounce back" better - tension dissipates more quickly, and I snap back to baseline "OK".

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Just to add that Gotu Kola combines well with Rhodiola for stress/anxiety. Made a difference within 3-4 days of adding it to my Rhodiola regimen. I found it positive in both work and social situations, and complementary to Rhodiola. Adaptogens rock.

I've been taking this for a few years off and on - I notice when I stop taking it I'm not as stress adapted, so I'm reminded to start taking it again. I just cap the ground root, 00 caps so 600-1000mg powder. There is no "feeling" that kicks in, just an absence of some of the stress response. It's a staple in my toolbox